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Cheryl Freer
Mrs. Freer has over 30 years of experience working with young children. She counts it an honor and a joy to teach, guide, and help children grow in the love of Jesus. She obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Saddleback College and her Coursework in Early Childhood Education from Irvine Valley College. Mrs. Freer and her husband have raised three sons and lived in their Mission Viejo home for 36 years. Her greatest joy has been becoming a grandma and being a part of her sweet granddaughter’s life.
Rezia Landers
Rezia is a recent graduate from Vanguard University. With a major in Theatre Arts and a minor in Theology, she also works part-time as a dance instructor and performer after school. She loves teaching and her “Great Hope” is that each student feels seen and understood under her care.
Riley Weinert
Riley Weinert attended Weber State University as a student-athlete. She received a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Child Development. She has worked with kids for the past five years and has loved working with preschool-age children. Her love for seeing children build a relationship with God as they grow led her to work in a Christian school setting. She is working towards becoming a child life specialist where she will help kids cope with their hospital experience and advocate for the children in the hospital. In her free time, she loves to spend time at the beach, camping, backpacking, and hanging out with her family.
Kelli Hoffman
Kelli Hoffman received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from California State Fullerton. She taught Kindergarten for a year and a half until her first child was born. She decided to then be a stay-at-home mom while raising her three children, Lauren, Lindsey, and Luke for over 18 years. She felt God calling her back into the classroom and is excited to be a part of the RSM Christian School community. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching her children play sports, and spending time outdoors.
Jodi Sabako
Jodi Sabako was one of the very first pioneers to move to RSM with her husband, Robbie, in 1986. They were blessed to raise their three now-adult children in this wonderful community. She has a strong love of children and animals. She practiced as an Animal Health Technician prior to finding her true calling to help build a strong learning foundation for preschoolers. Mrs. Sabako obtained her AA & AS degree from Mt. San Antonio College, holds an Early Childhood Certificate from Irvine Valley College, and a Master Teacher Permit with a focus on Math and Science. In her free time, Mrs. Sabako loves to walk her Rat Terrier, Mika, ride her E-bike, read, and spend as much time as possible with her family, which she loves dearly.
Ashley Leavitt
Ashley Leavitt attended Chapman University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She earned a Master of Science in Educational Counseling from National University. Mrs. Leavitt enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters (who attend RSM Christian). They love going to Disneyland, traveling as a family, and exploring new restaurants together. One of the things Mrs. Leavitt enjoys most about working with children is supporting them academically and emotionally.
Joni Carruthers
Joni Carruthers attended San Diego State University and majored in Child Development, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. Ms. Carruthers has more than 35 years of experience working with young children and considers it a privilege to introduce children to Jesus. Ms. Carruthers has two grown children who are married. Her biggest joy is spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Ms. Carruthers enjoys taking her Border collie, Sydney, for long walks around the RSM lake. She enjoys pickleball, tennis, and hiking.
